Wuling Mountains Wonders+Miao Village Secret Tour(5 Days,4 Nights)

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 1: Changsha → Jishou

• Day 2: Jishou → Aizhai Wonders Scenic Area

       -Morning:Head to[Aizhai Bridge Scenic Area](about 20 minutes by car from downtown Jishou).Walk on the bridge to experience the grandeur of one of the"World's Top 10 Must-See Bridges,"stroll along the cliffside plank road to overlook Dehang Grand Canyon,and visit the Bridge Science and Technology Museum to learn about the engineering marvels of its construction.

      -Afternoon:Explore[Dehang Miao Village].Wander along stone paths to see stilted buildings nestled against the mountains,watch folk performances like Miao drum dances and dragon-receiving dances,and try hands-on activities such as silver forging and batik making.

      -Evening:Join the Miao village's characteristic[Long Table Banquet].Experience Miao hospitality through rice wine and folk songs,and stay in a stilted building homestay in the village.

       Accommodation:Featured homestay in Dehang Miao Village

  
  

• Day 3: Dehang Miao Village → Dalongdong → Jishou

     -Morning:Hike or take an electric shuttle to explore[Dehang Grand Canyon].Get up close to Liusha Waterfall,one of"China's Most Beautiful Waterfalls"(especially spectacular during the rainy season when the water flows like a floating veil)

     -Afternoon:Travel to[Dalongdong Waterfall](about 40 minutes by car from Dehang).Admire the waterfall gushing from a natural cave,with smoke curling from nearby Miao villages creating a picturesque scene perfect for photos.

     -Evening:Return to downtown Jishou.Explore the night market freely and try Xiangxi grilled skewers and rice tofu.

      Accommodation:4-star hotel in downtown Jishou

  
  

  　　

• Day 4: Jishou → Huadong Chadong Ancient Town → Jishou

  　 -Morning:Drive to[Chadong Ancient Town]in Huayuan County(about 1.5 hours;the prototype for Shen Congwen's Border Town).Take a"Lala Ferry"(oarless ferry)across the You River and experience the unique geography of"one step across three provinces(Hunan,Guizhou,Chongqing)."

      -Afternoon:Wander through the ancient town,visit old teahouses,watch hand-woven brocades,listen to locals tell stories from Border Town,and savor the slow-paced life of this border town.

      -Evening:Return to Jishou and enjoy Miao-style sour fish soup for dinner.

      Accommodation:4-star hotel in downtown Jishou

  
  

  
  

  　　

• Day 5: Jishou → Changsha

  　       -Morning:Take a high-speed train from Jishou East Station back to Changsha(approximately 2.5 hours).The trip concludes here.